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WV51 VHT

2001 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,997 mi
Last recorded120,997 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Renault Megane71,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 VHT
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 120,997 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 111,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 111,903 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 103,061 miles

slight distortion on front discs

Fail 20 Apr 2012 103,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight distortion on front discs

Fail 5 Jul 2011 95,183 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 95,183 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,904 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 83,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,568 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 71,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 58,197 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 46,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 3 Jul 2007 46,776 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jun 2006 32,946 miles

rear number plate deteriorating - brake discs corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2005 18,624 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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WV51 VHT is a 2001 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV51 VHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WV51 VHT registered?

WV51 VHT is a 2001 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is WV51 VHT safe to buy?

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